Summary: The NA HIP Engineering Manager will work with plant engineers to facilitate the engineering and management of equipment, facility and environmental projects at all Bodycote NA HIP locations. Included in this scope are the development, assessment and improvement of workflow and preventive maintenance systems, including cost control and reduction. This position is also responsible for the activities of all engineering staff associates who report directly to the Engineering Manager.

Requirements:
• Education – a four-year college degree in engineering or a related discipline
• Experience necessary – minimum of 10 years in equipment and facility engineering, preferably in a manufacturing environment. Experience in providing training on maintenance and equipment operation.
• Experience with pressure and vacuum systems related to thermal processing equipment, control and measurement.
• Previous multi-site Engineering management would be a plus.
• Contingency planning and systems diagnostic skills.
• Experience leading project teams or supervising engineering team would be a plus.
• Language Skills – must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing with peers, engineers, and production personnel
• Physical Demands include prolonged sitting, standing, lifting-30#’s, bending, etc.
• Work Environment – sometimes necessary to work in extreme heat, noise, cold, etc.
• Other: Must have a clear understanding of total quality principles and improvement techniques. Must possess good organizational and communication skills. Must have general business management knowledge. Must be able to travel domestically and globally.
• Must have the ability to report for work on time, follow directions, interact effectively with co-workers, understand and follow rules and procedures and accept constructive criticism.

Essential Job Functions:
• Works with Bodycote HIP plants to develop and maintain a working knowledge of the proper operation and maintenance of all equipment and related instrumentation, including testing and certification procedures and HIP pressure vessel inspections.
• Responsible for designing and building certain capital projects, leading projects for operational improvement, reducing energy consumption, productivity, etc.
• Directs or supervises the assessment of facility condition and needs at all locations.
• Develops or reviews divisional facility and equipment projects and plans, including capital appropriation requests. Ensures compliance with all applicable codes and safety standards.
• Participates in the assessment of safety and environmental systems and reporting to ensure full legal and ethical compliance.
• Implements process improvements and cost reduction activities. Identifies and communicates best practices.
• Interfaces with suppliers to develop and maintain working relationships that support the activities detailed in Items 1-5.
• Conducts regularly scheduled engineering reviews for the group and produces a quarterly project report.
• Must work in a manner consistent with the EMS.
• Performs other tasks as assigned or dictated by position.